The University of Michigan-Flint is positively impacting literacy in the Flint area today, Tuesday, February 9, 2016. UM-Flint hosted the 7th Annual Christopher Paul Curtis Writing Adventure in the UM-Flint Theatre, with one performance from 9:30am to 10:30am and another performance from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Christopher Paul Curtis is a UM-Flint alumnus and Flint
To benefit the Special Olympics of Michigan, the Fenton Polar Plunge took place this past Saturday, February 6, at the Fenton Moose Lodge. The event, along with many other additional donations, helped raise close to $65,000 for athletes who participate in Special Olympics Michigan. Although the ice was not completely frozen due to the unseasonably
Get ready to laugh, Flint! The Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center is hosting “The Comedy Get Down” – a benefit event to support the residents of Flint who have been affected by the water crisis. The event includes performances by Cedric “The Entertainer,” Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, George Lopez, and Charlie Murphy. These comedians’
In celebration of Black History Month, Baker College of Flint is presenting Gospel Concert Night, which will feature talent from local churches and Baker College students, faculty and staff. The concert is tomorrow, Saturday, February 6, from 4pm to 6pm, at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 3020 Dupont Street in Flint. The concert is sponsored
Financial Plus Credit Union has donated $2,500 to the United Way of Genesee County to help the Flint City Water Crisis. The funds that were donated will help purchase water filters, bottled water, emergency support services and prevention efforts for Flint City residents. The check was presented on Tuesday, February 2nd at Financial Plus’s main
The Local Grocer, a Michigan-made specialty grocery store, celebrated the opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 o’clock this morning. Located at 601 Martin Luther King Avenue, it has expanded into the former Witherbee’s Market, thanks to their Kickstarter Goal. In just 25 days, many local individuals, businesses, and organizations
Some new and exciting things are happening in Southern Genesee County, especially for outdoor enthusiasts! A group of citizens formed the LAFF (Linden, Argentine, Fenton and Lake Fenton) Pathways Coalition and are working to make their vision of the development, funding and construction of non-motorized trails and pathways to connect their communities, a reality. The
Poetry & Spoken Word Featuring Jessica Care Moore UM-Flint, University Center February 1, 2016 Global Issues Film Festival UM-Flint, University Center February 2, 2016 Lunch & Lecture with Dr. Rita Kiki Edozie UM-Flint Northbank Center, Park Place Room RSVP Required February 3, 2016 African Film Night with African Student Association & Black Student
There’s a new police dog in town, according to Sergeant Esther Campbell of the City of Flint Police Department. Sgt. Campbell is in charge of the department’s K-9 units and is also a former dog handler. My City Magazine had the opportunity meet her and the newest K-9 Unit – Officer Andy Grocholski and
Radio personality George McIntyre wears many hats at Townsquare Media. He is an on-air host at CARS 108, as well as the assistant program director, music director, and the IT manager for the company’s entire cluster of six radio stations. George became interested in radio broadcasting at a young age. “I was bitten by the
Every year in February, the Genesee District Library hosts the Black History Month Brunch, an annual community event that recognizes people who make a positive impact in Genesee County. It started out small and has grown to be a large community celebration, according to Eileen Button, GDL Community Relations Manager. The 15th Annual Black History
Phil Darius Wallace – actor, playwright, director, producer and Flint native – has made a name for himself since his time with Flint Youth Theatre. Wallace attended Central High School for two years, and then spent his junior and senior years at Interlochen Arts Academy for theatrical arts. He was also involved in SUNY Purchase
